Kothimbir Vadi Chaat

Kothimbir Vadi Chaat is a delightful Indian street food dish that combines spiced gram flour cakes with tangy chutneys and fresh toppings. This unique chaat brings the aromatic flavors of coriander and a burst of textures to your palate.

Ingredients

• Cilantro leaves - 100 grams
• Gram flour (besan) - 150 grams
• Rice flour - 2 tablespoons
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 200 ml (as needed)
• Oil - for frying
• Tamarind chutney - 4 tablespoons
• Green chutney - 4 tablespoons
• Chaat masala - 1 teaspoon
• Sev (crispy chickpea noodles) - 50 grams
• Pomegranate seeds - 2 tablespoons
• Chopped onion - 2 tablespoons
• Chopped tomato - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Wash and finely chop the cilantro leaves, and place them in a mixing bowl.
2. Add gram flour, rice flour, green chili, ginger, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and salt to the bowl.
3. Gradually add water while mixing until a thick batter forms.
4. Grease a steaming tray or a flat dish, pour the batter into it, and spread evenly.
5. Steam the batter for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Once steamed, let it cool for a few minutes before cutting it into small cubes.
7. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and fry the cubes until golden brown and crispy on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
8. Remove the fried cubes and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
9. To assemble the chaat, place a few fried cubes on a plate, drizzle tamarind and green chutneys over them.
10. Sprinkle chaat masala, sev, pomegranate seeds, chopped onion, and chopped tomato on top.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy your Kothimbir Vadi Chaat!

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from gram flour, supporting muscle health.
• Contains antioxidants from cilantro and pomegranate, promoting overall well-being.

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